| JANUARY ~ CURRICULUM HELPER Courtesy of Child Care of The Berkshires |
| Snack Critters Give each child a piece of toast, Cheese Whiz or peanut butter, cheerios, raisins and a plastic knife. Let children spread the Cheese Whiz or peanut butter on the toast. Children can use the other items to create eyes, nose and mouth. Enjoy! Cheese Muffins Give children English muffins and a slice of cheese. Encourage children to cut or tear the cheese and place on the muffin. Put in toaster oven until cheese melts. If you don't have a toaster over, use regular oven or pan on stove top. Serve for snack. Note: This is a good month to encourage children to learn self-help skills. Washing hands, brushing teeth, etc. all become routine habits with daily practice. CLICK HERE TO VISIT PARENT ACTIVITIES CLICK HERE TO VISIT MONTHLY CALENDAR - Includes day to day curriculum |
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| Sign Language to use in your curriculum this month |
| EAT: The right "and" hand moves towards the mouth a few time |
| DRINK: Move the righ C hand in a short arc toward the mouth. |
| Song "Good Grooming" sung to "Mulberry Bush" This is the way we wash our face, Wash our face, wash our face. This is the way we wash our face, So early in the morning. This is the way we brush our teeth, Brush our teeth, brush our teeth. This is the way we bruch our teeth, So early in the morning. Add other verses such as comb hair, eat breakfast, etc. Graham Crackers 1/2 cup margerine 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 2 3/4 cup graham flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon Beat margarine and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the remainder of the ingredients and mix well. Let the mixture sit for 30 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle flour on a board or table top. Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut into squares, logs or whatever. Place on an oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for twenty minutes until lightly brown. This recipe should produce sufficient quantity for eight children. |